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COVID-19 vaccine now available for Indiana residents 65 and up

By Haley Ryan · Monday, Feb. 1,2021 4:48 p.m.

Eligible Indiana residents can now register for the COVID-19 vaccine by phone or online.

Bloomington City Council members drafting ordinance to better protect homeless camps

By Madison Smalstig · Sunday, Jan. 31,2021 3:58 p.m.

A protection in the ordinance includes a 15-day minimum notice before displacing encampments.

Kilroy’s Sports Bar announces spring reopening, date unclear

By Lizzie Kaboski · Saturday, Jan. 30,2021 5:01 p.m.

The bar said it will implement new protocols to ensure customer safety.

Holcomb to relax COVID-19 crowd size restrictions

By Sophie Suter · Thursday, Jan. 28,2021 8:28 p.m.

Starting Monday, groups up to 50% of facility capacity can gather in Monroe County.

Bloomington City Council to vote next week on two potential new historical districts

By David Wolfe Bender · Wednesday, Jan. 27,2021 11:41 p.m.

Two Bloomington buildings were recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission for consideration.

City of Bloomington seeks applications for resident-led Racial Equity Task Force

By Christina Avery · Wednesday, Jan. 27,2021 8:07 p.m.

The task force is being developed to address racism in Bloomington.

BPD officer seen unmasked inside resident’s home, defying county mandate

By Mary Claire Molloy · Wednesday, Jan. 27,2021 4:48 p.m.

Police have previously said the mask mandate does not always apply to them.

MCCSC board honors Monroe County leader Keith Klein, who died Monday

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Jan. 27,2021 12:06 a.m.

Klein was a MCCSC board member, Ivy Tech adjunct professor and WTIU program director.

New homeless shelter opens by Switchyard Park, has already accommodated dozens

By Haley Ryan · Tuesday, Jan. 26,2021 8:16 p.m.

Pets are allowed inside, and couples can stay together.

Lane closures along State Road 37 could complicate students’ return to campus

By David Wolfe Bender · Tuesday, Jan. 26,2021 6:19 p.m.

Travel will be restricted to one lane for a section of State Road 37.

Local food trucks struggle with event cancellations, fewer clients during COVID-19 pandemic

By Raul Moreno · Sunday, Jan. 24,2021 4:10 p.m.

Bloomington food trucks have experienced financial uncertainty in the pandemic.

Indiana legislators propose bills protecting businesses from being sued for COVID-19 risks

By Haley Ryan · Sunday, Jan. 24,2021 3:34 p.m.

The bill could prevent businesses from being held responsible for COVID-19 exposure.

Holcomb promises COVID-19 relief, improved teacher pay in State of the State address

By Lizzie Kaboski · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 11:54 p.m.

The governor discussed effects of the pandemic.

Hoosier Hills Food bank distributes record amounts of food in 2020

By Haley Ryan · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 9:48 p.m.

The organization distributed more than 7 million pounds of food in 2020.

Monroe County Courthouse honors local lives lost to COVID-19

By Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 9:34 p.m.

A bell was rung 108 times for each Monroe County resident that died.

150 gather to protest Bloomington’s treatment of homeless community, march to mayor’s house

By Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 9:25 a.m.

Trevor Richardson, a man experiencing homelessness, said it’s important to hold Mayor John Hamilton accountable.

City of Bloomington reflects on legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in virtual celebration

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Jan. 18,2021 11:36 p.m.

The celebration featured distinguished speakers and performances from IU students.

Bloomington man experiencing homelessness leads demonstration to mayor’s house

By Madison Smalstig · Monday, Jan. 18,2021 4:01 p.m.

Mayor Hamilton said he would meet with the man if he called his office.

Indiana state legislative activity pausing, Statehouse temporarily closing ahead of inauguration

By Raul Moreno · Sunday, Jan. 17,2021 3:49 p.m.

Gov. Holcomb said the decision was made with an abundance of caution.

New initiatives help Bloomington residents manage waste

By Wei Wang · Sunday, Jan. 17,2021 1:37 p.m.

Much of Bloomington's compostable and recyclable waste is not disposed of properly.

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